Category: Tennis Players

Serena, Venus say all-Williams Aussie final is a win-win

United States’ Serena Williams celebrates after defeating Croatia’s Mirjana Lucic-Baroni during their semifinal at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017. United States’ Serena Williams celebrates after defeating Croatia’s Mirjana Lucic-Baroni during their semifinal at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017.

Australian Open 2017: Men’s semi-final live: Rafael Nadal v Grigor Dimitrov

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Red Carpet Report: Gwen Stefani, ‘Drumline Live,’ Benghazi heroes, The Killers, Tinashe

Tinashe and Britney Spears at Axis at Planet Hollywood on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017, in Las Vegas. Singer-songwriter and NBC’s “The Voice” coach Gwen Stefani has confirmed that she’ll sing at “The Power of Love” Gala here April 27. The Keep Memory Alive fundraiser for our Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health is honoring tennis champion and Las Vegas resident Andre Agassi and business mogul Ron Perlman this year.

Australian Open: All-Williams final as Serena faces sister Venus

On Australia Day at the Australian Open, Americans ruled in the women’s semifinals.More specifically, two resilient, legendary players who’ve long carried the torch for US tennis — Serena and Venus Williams. On Australia Day at the Australian Open, Americans ruled in the women’s semifinals.More specifically, two resilient, legendary players who’ve long carried the torch for US tennis — Serena and Venus Williams.

Australian Open Final: Williams vs. Williams

Ten days of tennis and 126 competitors later, it’s the Williams Sisters who will verse each other in the final of the Australian Open where age is continually triumphant over youth. Older sister Venus defeated young American Coco Vandeweghe in two hours 26 minutes to reach her first grand slam final since Wimbledon in 2009, changing tactics in the second set after dropping her first set of the tournament against an opponent “who is just on fire.”

Federer fights off Wawrinka to reach Australian Open final

Roger Federer held firm against a furious fightback from fellow Swiss Stan Wawrinka, edging his former apprentice 7-5 6-3 1-6 4-6 6-3 in a Melbourne Park classic to reach the final of the Australian Open on Thursday. On the same day the Williams sisters booked their place in the women’s final, 35-year-old Federer continued the march of the veterans, becoming the oldest man to reach a grand slam final in nearly 40 years.

Federer edges Wawrinka thriller to reach final

Roger Federer edged a five-set thriller against his fellow Swiss and close friend Stan Wawrinka at the Australian Open on Thursday to become the oldest Grand Slam finalist in 43 years. The 17-time Grand Slam champion saw off the world number four 7-5, 6-3, 1-6, 4-6, 6-3 in three hours and five minutes and will face either Rafael Nadal or Grigor Dimitrov in Sunday’s final.

Venus Williams books place in second Australian Open final

Venus Williams held up her end of the deal for another all-sisters Australian Open final with a 6-7 , 6-2, 6-3 win over Coco Vandeweghe, becoming the oldest player to reach the final of the tournament in the Open era. The 36-year-old Williams is back in a Grand Slam final for the first time since Wimbledon in 2009 and her first here since 2003, when she lost to her younger sister, Serena.

Venus Williams into Australian Open final

Veteran Venus Williams has ended CoCo Vandeweghe’s giantkilling run to become the oldest Australian Open women’s finalist in professional tennis history. Turning 37 in June, Williams battled back from a set down to defeat her gallant American compatriot 6-7 6-2 6-3 in Thursday’s first semifinal at Melbourne Park.

The Latest: Williams levels AO semifinal vs Vandeweghe

Venus Williams has beaten CoCo Vandeweghe 6-7 , 6-2, 6-3 to reach the final of the Australian Open, becoming the oldest finalist in the tournament’s history The Latest: Venus reaches 1st Aussie Open final in 14 years Venus Williams has beaten CoCo Vandeweghe 6-7 , 6-2, 6-3 to reach the final of the Australian Open, becoming the oldest finalist in the tournament’s history Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2jrxyYE United States’ Venus Williams celebrates after defeating compatriot Coco Vandeweghe during their semifinal at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017.

Venus Williams beats Coco Vandweghe to reach surprise Australian Open final

Venus Williams beats Coco Vandeweghe to reach surprise Australian Open final Venus Williams beat Coco Vandeweghe in three sets to reach her first Grand Slam final since 2009. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2jrDX6o Venus Williams will return to the Australian Open final for the first time in 14 years after rallying to beat Coco Vandeweghe 6-7 , 6-2, 6-3 on Thursday.

Nadal wins, keeps prospects of Roger-Rafa final alive

Spain’s Rafael Nadal yells while playing Canada’s Milos Raonic during their quarterfinal at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017. Spain’s Rafael Nadal throws a ball back to a ball boy during quarterfinal against Canada’s Milos Raonic at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017.

Williams, Lucic-Baroni win at throwback Australian Open

Serena Williams reached her 10th consecutive Grand Slam semifinal, and kept her bid alive for a record 23rd major title, with a 6-2, 6-3 win over Johanna Konta at the Australian Open on Wednesday. Her opponent in the semifinals, Mirjana Lucic-Baroni, who beat fifth-seeded Karolina Pliskova 6-4, 3-6, 6-4, had a much longer wait to get back to this stage at a major – nearly 18 years.

How do you coach a player like Kyrgios?

MELBOURNE: It is a question on everyone’s lips at Melbourne Park: how do you coach a player like Nick Kyrgios?The host country’s most talented player bombed out of the Australian Open in week one amid more criticism of his attitude, behaviour and commitment.The 21-year-old was fined a total of US$5,500 for an audible obscenity and racket abuse on his way to a second-round defeat to Italy’s Andreas Seppi, a match he led by two sets to love.In October, he was banned for eight weeks after clashing with fans and the chair umpire, and walking off court in the middle of a point at the Shanghai Masters.That ban was reduced to three weeks after he agreed to consult a sports psychologist, and after his Melbourne loss Kyrgios admitted it might be time to hire a coach.Many top names have already ruled themselves out of the role, and whoever does take on the job will need to be as strong a character … (more)

Tearful Lucic-Baroni extends fairytale into semis

Melbourne, Jan 25 Courageous Mirjana Lucic-Baroni kept her fairytale Australian Open alive Wednesday by stunning fifth seed Karolina Pliskova to make her first Grand Slam semi-final since Wimbledon in 1999. The unseeded Croat, a former teenage prodigy whose career was derailed by personal trauma, used all her experience to upset the Czech 6-4, 3-6, 6-4 in a Rod Laver Arena epic, before collapsing on court in tears.

Serena overwhelms Konta to sweep into Melbourne semis

MELBOURNE: Serena Williams remained on course for her 23rd grand slam title by quelling the challenge of in-form Briton Johanna Konta 6-2 6-3 to reach the semi-finals of the Australian Open for the eighth time on Wednesday.The 35-year-old American served up 10 aces and thumped 25 winners over 75 minutes on Rod Laver Arena to join sister Venus in the last four, where she will play 34-year-old Croatian Mirjana Lucic-Baroni.Ninth seed Konta, who reached the semi-finals here last year and won the Sydney warm-up tournament, managed a single break in the second set but was unable… Oscar 2017: Did you know Dev Patel is the third actor of Indian origin to have made it to the Oscars nominations?

Andy Murray not named in initial Great Britain Davis Cup team for Canada tie

Great Britain are set to be without Andy Murray for their Davis Cup clash with Canada next weekend after he was not named in the initial four-man team. Captain Leon Smith has not ruled out adding the world number one should he change his mind about playing in the World Group first-round tie in Ottawa, starting on February 3. “We will continue to speak with Andy in the coming days regarding his potential involvement and if he decides he would like to be part of the team then we can of course change the nominations as necessary,” said Smith.

Nick Kyrgios in but Bernard Tomic makes himself unavailable for Davis Cup

Bernard Tomic has made himself unavailable for Australia’s opening Davis Cup tie against the Czech Republic in Melbourne next month.Australia’s No.2 player was a notable omission from the Australian team named on Thursday, unable to commit to the tie given his schedule and tournament commitments. Monfils incredible shot, that almost went in It may not have gone in, but French tennis star Gael Monfils surprised everyone with his shot against Rafael Nadal.

Vandeweghe seals place in Australian Open semi-final

Coco Vandeweghe blasted her way into her first grand slam semi-final with a dominant display of power tennis to destroy French Open champion Garbine Muguruza 6-4, 6-0 at the Australian Open. The 25-year-old American, who was equally as impressive in dispatching world No 1 Angelique Kerber in the previous round, controlled the match from the seventh game of the first set when she achieved her first break of serve.

Australian Open: Serena Williams battles pressure and Barbora Strycova to reach quarters

Serena Williams battled a misbehaving serve and scorching heat but stayed cool under pressure in a 7-5 6-4 win over Czech Barbora Strycova to reach the Australian Open quarter-finals on Monday. Second seed Williams was broken three times in the opening set at Rod Laver Arena and again when coasting to the finish line in the second but shifted up a gear when it counted to close out the match in one hour and 46 minutes.

$199.6 Million Invested in Rural Nebraska in 2016 by USDA Rural Development

The Upper Big Blue NRD Board of Directors met Thursday, January 19, 2017, at the Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District office to discuss and vote on January’… — Mischa Zverev defeated world No. 1 Andy Murray in the fourth round of the Australian Open in four sets 7-5, 5-7, 6-2, 6-4, advancing to the quarterfi… Lincoln, Nebraska, January 20, 2017 -Nebraska’s rural communities received $199.6 million in USDA Rural Development funding in federal fiscal year 2016.

Djokovic to lead Serbia against Russia in Davis Cup

Serbia’s Novak Djokovic gestures to the crowd after losing to Uzbekistan’s Denis Istomin during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017. BELGRADE, Serbia – Novak Djokovic will lead his native Serbia against Russia in the first round of the Davis Cup next month.

Zverev’s win over Murray caps dramatic career comeback

Germany’s Mischa Zverev celebrates his victory over Britain’s Andy Murray during their fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017. Germany’s Mischa Zverev hits a forehand to Britain’s Andy Murray during their fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017.

Djokovic to lead Serbia against Russia in Davis Cup

El serbio Novak Djokovic gesticula durante su derrota ante Denis Istomin en el Abierto de Australia el jueves, 19 de enero de 2017, en Melbourne. El serbio Novak Djokovic gesticula durante su derrota ante Denis Istomin en el Abierto de Australia el jueves, 19 de enero de 2017, en Melbourne.

Zverev’s win over Murray caps dramatic career comeback

Mischa Zverev still remembers one of his earliest losses to Andy Murray, when the two were rising juniors, just 17 years old, and playing in the semifinals of the 2004 U.S. Open boys’ tournament. More than 12 years later, Zverev tried the same tactics against Murray on a far bigger stage – and this time it worked.

Andy Murray beaten by Mischa Zverev at Australian Open

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